The National Guard does not fill the state militia role! Why do I keep hearing this? Yes they react to emergencies in their respective states, and the state gov can call them up but they answer to the FEDERAL government. Why does it say on activation orders for overseas duty that the president is activating them?

National guard is a federal entity

"The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time." -Jack London